dt VT510 Video Terminal Installation and Operating Information Order Number: EK-VT510-IA.
August 1993 Digital Equipment Corporation makes no representations that the use of its products in the manner described in this publication will not infringe on existing or future patent rights, nor do the descriptions contained in this publication imply the granting of licenses to make, use, or sell equipment or software in accordance with the description. © Digital Equipment Corporation 1993.
Contents Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v 1 Installation and Set-Up Install the tilt/swivel stand. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Install your terminal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Set up your terminal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Select the Set-Up language. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Select the emulation mode terminal type. . . . . . . . . .
3 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Cleaning your Video Terminal Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . Disposing of your Terminal . . Installing the ROM Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–1 3–1 3–4 3–4 Define Key Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Preface Overview This guide is for users who wish to install and configure the VT510 video terminal. This guide describes how to connect cables and enter the Set-up Menu to make changes, as needed. This guide also has reference tables for troubleshooting, specifications, and compose sequences. For more detailed information on programming the terminal, refer to the VT510 Video Terminal Programmer Information. See the inside back cover for ordering information.
Obtain the following information before installing your VT510 video terminal. Write any changes to the default setting in the column on the right. Information Needed Obtain From . . . The keyboard country language that you have.
Conventions The following conventions are used in this document: Convention Meaning Shift Tab Indicates two keys that you must press in combination. Press and hold the first key while you press the second key. Shift Enter Indicates two keys that you must press in sequence. Press and release the first key before you press the second. Caps Lock Alt F11 Indicates three keys that you must press in combination, holding the first two down while pressing the third.
Proper Setup and Use Table 1 Recommendations for Proper Setup and Use Adjust So that . . . Chair 1 Feet are flat on the floor or footrest, if needed. 2 Legs are vertical forming a right angle to the floor. 3 Your weight is off your thighs and are in a horizontal position. Keep the back of your knees away from the seat so you do not compress the area behind them, which could restrict the blood flow. 4 Your upper body is erect and your lower back is supported with a backrest.
Proper Setup and Use Table 1 (Cont.) Recommendations for Proper Setup and Use Adjust To . . . Terminal 8 Eye level and at the correct distance for proper vision. Eyes 9 Avoid eye fatigue, which can be caused by glare, image quality, uncomfortable furniture, eye height, and uncorrected vision. If you cannot read the screen at different distances, you may need special glasses. Relax your eyes periodically by looking at distant objects. Work Breaks Take periodic work breaks.
1 Installation and Set-Up Install the tilt/swivel stand. 1. Carefully set the terminal facedown. 2. Insert the hooks on the stand into the slots at the bottom of the terminal. 3. Slide the stand to the right until it is locked by the two tabs at the bottom of the terminal. (To remove the stand, press the two tabs.) DSG-000375 Insert hooks and slide into position.
Install your terminal. Install your terminal. Connect the cables to the terminal. To install your terminal, connect the cables to the terminal as shown. 1 2 3 4 5 ! Comm 1 (* )) (male or female), " Parallel (k), # Comm 2, $ Keyboard, % Power cord.
Install your terminal. Plug in the power cord and push the power switch on. The terminal will beep indicating that the power is on. 1 2 DSG-000323 Set the Brightness and Contrast controls. If necessary, set the brightness and contrast controls by doing the following: 1. Set both controls to maximum by turning controls all the way to the right (!). " 2. Adjust the Brightness control by turning the control to the left ( ) until the background raster is not visible. This sets the black level. ! 3.
Install your terminal. "Selftest OK" appears on screen. The terminal takes a few seconds to warm up and complete its power up self-tests. Then, the terminal should display ‘‘Selftest OK.’’ If a problem occurs, go to Chapter 3. Set up your terminal. Overview Use Set-Up to examine or change the terminal operating features, such as the transmit speed, receive speed, or the language. The Set-Up menus in this section will get you started in operating the terminal.
Set up your terminal. Moving within a Set-Up Menu Use the arrow keys ( ( , * , + , ) ) to move among the menus or within a list, or to select buttons. In a menu . . . . A pull-right submenu is available. ... a b c = Indicates . . . A dialog box is available for you to specify more information. The menu item with the filled-in circle is enabled. Only one of these items can be enabled at a time. The menu item with the checkbox is enabled.
Set up your terminal. Figure 1–1 DEC VT-Style Keyboard Layout 6 N o rt h A m er ican/U nit ed K ingdom ( W or d P r ocessing V er sion) 4 (ESC) F5 F6 ! a # $ % 1 2 3 4 5 Q Tab W A Ctrl > < Shift E S R D Z Y G U H V B F10 * 8 7 T C F9 & ^ 6 F X F8 F7 ( ) 9 0 I J K N Alt Function Help F14 X } ] : ; > .
Select the Set-Up language. Select the Set-Up language. This language selection is for Set-up only and does not affect keyboard, character set, or printer settings. As you make changes to some Set-Up parameters, the Set-Up summary line will reflect those changes. 1 2 3 4 5 ! Port selected, " Transmit speed (9600), Parity (N), Word size (8), Stop bits (1), # Character set, $ Keyboard language, % Emulation mode.
Select the emulation mode terminal type. Select the emulation mode terminal type. Select the keyboard language. MA−0044−93.
Select the communication/printer port configuration. Select the communication/printer port configuration. Select the communication word size.
Select the communication parity. Select the communication parity. Select the communication transmit speed.
Select the communication receive speed. Select the communication receive speed. Select the printer type.
Save your settings. Save your settings. Select the Save settings menu item, then press Enter or Return . Caution If you disable the Screen Saver feature, an image may etch onto the screen, which may shorten the terminal’s useful life. Restore the settings. To recall the settings that you stored in memory using the Save Settings menu item, select the Restore settings menu item and press Enter or Return . Note Restore factory defaults is a selection included in the Action menu. Exit the Set-Up menu.
2 Desktop Features Invoking Desktop Features Overview From the Actions menu, you can invoke the Clock, Calculator, Show character sets and Banner message features. When the feature is highlighted (displayed in reverse video), press Enter or Return to enable the feature. MA−0031−93.GRA While these desktop features are enabled, other terminal functions are disabled. Press Ctrl Z , F10 , Exit , or Esc to exit the feature.
Invoking Desktop Features Clock feature You can enable the Clock feature without entering Set-Up by pressing Caps Lock Alt F11 if you are not in an ASCII emulation mode. The current time is displayed in the status line if this feature is enabled. The format is HH:MM, followed by AM or PM if the 12-hour format is selected. Use the following keys within the clock feature: Key Function + or Tab * or Shift Tab ( or ) Return or or P A Enter Go to next field. Go to previous field. Move within a field.
Invoking Desktop Features Calculator feature You can enable the Calculator feature without entering Set-Up by pressing Caps Lock Alt F12 , if you are not in an ASCII emulation mode. In addition to the numbers on the numeric keypad, you can use the following keys with the calculator: Key H , Function O , or D Selects hexadecimal decimal D format. H , octal O , or Arrow keys Move the position of the calculator on the screen.
Invoking Desktop Features Show Character Sets feature You can enable the Show character sets desktop feature without entering Set-Up by using Caps Lock Alt F10 if you are not in an ASCII emulation mode. When the character set is displayed, you can use the following keys with this feature: Key Function Next or Prev Page Up or Page Down Looks through the available character sets. Shift L Displays the line drawing character set, if you are using a VT character set.
3 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Cleaning your Video Terminal Cleaning the Screen Before cleaning the screen, set the terminal power switch to the off position and wait 20 seconds to let static electricity dissipate. Clean the screen with a video screen cleaner. Cleaning the Keyboard If needed, wipe the keys with a soft cloth. Do not allow moisture to get under the keys.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Table Use Table 3–1 to identify and correct any problem areas. Table 3–1 Identifying and Correcting Problems Symptom Possible Cause Suggested Solution Cursor or "Selftest OK" does not display. Brightness or Contrast control is set too low. Increase the brightness and contrast control setting under the front of the terminal. Power cord is not connected. Connect the power cord to the power source and the terminal. Push the power switch in. There is no power.
Troubleshooting Table 3–1 (Cont.) Identifying and Correcting Problems Symptom Possible Cause Suggested Solution Video display has moving dots and distorted lines. The display rolls or flickers. There is electromagnetic interference. Move any electromechanical device, such as a fan or a motor, away from the terminal or move the terminal. CAUTION: Before moving the system, turn the power off and wait 20 seconds to let static electricity dissipate. Refresh rate is too low.
Disposing of your Terminal Disposing of your Terminal Warning If you need to dispose of your terminal, ask a qualified service representative for the proper disposal procedures. Improper disposal could result in personal injury. Installing the ROM Cartridge Introduction The terminal can accommodate an optional ROM cartridge at the back of the terminal. This ROM cartridge will completely replace the factory-installed software within the terminal for new software versions or special applications.
Installing the ROM Cartridge 1 DSG-000372 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 3–5
4 Defining Keys Define Key Editor Overview The VT510 provides a powerful Define Key Editor that allows you to modify the function of keys on your keyboard. Since VT510 keystrokes can perform many different functions, it will take some practice to understand how the keys work. This section is an introduction to customizing your keyboard. Moving Standard Functions The simplest way to re-program a key is to copy the behavior of another key.
Define Key Editor Customization Modifier Keys If you want to program a key to behave differently than one of the factory defined keys, then you will need to know about the following VT510 key categories: Function: Keys used to transmit function key sequences or to perform local terminal functions such as the arrow keys (*, +, ), (), the Shift modifier key, or the Set-Up key. Alphanumeric: Keys used to transmit alphanumeric characters.
Define Key Editor 6. Press the ( key to return to the modifier selection. 7. Repeat steps 4 through 6 to define other modifier combinations as desired. 8. Use the arrow keys (*, +, (, pushbutton and press Enter . )) to highlight the OK or Apply Correcting a Mistake If you make a mistake or want to start over, select the Cancel pushbutton or select the Exit Set-Up menu item. Your changes will not be recognized until you select the OK or Apply pushbutton.
A Specifications Video Terminal The following are the specifications for the VT510 video terminal. Dimensions Height 32 cm (12.6 in) Width 31.5 cm (12.4 in) Depth 33 cm (13 in) Weight 7.9 kg (17.4 lb) Tilt Range 25° (5° forward, 20° backward) Swivel Range ± 90° (left and right) Display Cathode ray tube (CRT) 35 cm (14 in) diagonal antiglare flat-profile screen Overscan 60 Hz - 16 font Area Usable area 2 10 font; 72 Hz - 13 2 10 2 432 pixels with 88 DPI density 17 cm (6.
Specifications Terminal Emulations ANSI, PCTerm, and ASCII emulations: VT, WYSE, TVI, ADDS, or SCO console. Character Set Support Multiple languages using ISO and IBM code pages; Set-Up selectable in five languages.
Specifications Keyboard The following are the specifications for the keyboard. Keyboard style Cables LK411/LK412 for ANSI/ANSI WPS style layout; PCXAL for enhanced PC 101/102 style layout; available for most European languages. Protocol IBM enhanced PS/2-compatible Connector PS/2-style, 6-pin mini DIN Keyboard keys All keys are programmable for single characters, character sequences, or local functions. Nonvolatile memory 768K bytes memory User-defined key maximum length = 255 bytes.
Specifications Communication/Printer Ports Serial Bidirectional serial communication/printer ports with full modem support at 300 to 115.2K baud: Parallel EIA 232 EIA 423 Comm 1 (Figure A–1): Two 25-pin D-sub m/f (use one or the other) Comm 2 (Figure A–2): 6-pin MMJ Centronics (25-pin D-sub f) parallel printer connector (Figure A–3).
Specifications Figure A–3 Parallel Printer Port 1 14 25 13 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 STROBE L DAT <0> DAT <1> DAT <2> DAT <3> DAT <4> DAT <5> DAT <6> DAT <7> MA−0018−93.GRA F Power Cords 10 ACKNLG L 11 BUSY 12 PE 13 SLCT 14 AUTO FEED XT L 15 ERROR L 16 INIT L 17 SLCT IN L 18 − 25 GND The following are the specifications for the power cords. Order Number Country Amp Length BN19P-2E BN19P-03 Canada, U.S. 15A 1.9 m (75 in.) 3.0 m (120 in.) BN26J-1K México 15A 1.9 m (75 in.
B Keyboard Function Keys User Definable Keys Overview All keyboard keys are programmable by selecting the Define key function from the Keyboard menu item in Set-Up. They can be programmed to send single characters or character sequences, or to invoke a local function, such as Print Screen. The function keys have the following key levels: Unshifted, Shifted, Control, Shift Control, Alt, Alt-Shift, Alt-Control, and Alt-Shift-Control.
Local Functions Table B–1 Local Functions Function Number Function VT Keyboard SCO Console PC Keyboard VT-Style PC Keyboard PC-Style 0 no function 1 Hold F1 Lock F1 F1 Scroll Lock 2 Print F2 Lock F2 F2 Print Screen 3 Set-Up F3 Lock F3 F3 PC Keyboard SCO Lock Print Screen Lock Sys Rq or Alt Print Screen 5 Break F5 Lock F5 F5 Lock Pause 7 Hard Reset Ctrl F3 Lock Ctrl F3 Ctrl F3 Ctrl Lock Print Screen 8 Toggle Autoprint Ctrl F2 Lock Ctrl F2 Ctrl F2 Ctrl Print Screen
Local Functions Table B–1 (Cont.
Local Functions Table B–1 (Cont.
Local Functions Table B–2 Other Available Local Functions Function Number Function Function Number Function 91 BS 120 Page 0 92 CAN 121 Page 1 93 ESC 122 Page 2 94 DEL 123 Page 3 100 UDK sequence 124 Page 4 105 Soft reset 125 Page 5 106 ±Show controls 126 Page 6 111 ±Status display 138 Prev Page 112 ±Split screen 139 Next Page 113 Raise horizontal split 142 Slow Scroll 114 Lower horizontal split 144 Fast Scroll 115 Adjust window to show cursor 151 ±Keyclick
Compose Characters Compose Characters The tables at the end of this manual describe how to compose characters for the Multinational and ISO Latin 1 character sets for a VT keyboard. In the tables, column . . . Represents . . . r Characters to be composed. 3- Three-stroke key sequences beginning with the Compose key. 2- Two-stroke key sequences beginning with a non-spacing diacritical accent key. Within the tables . . . Represents . . . (sp) A space character.
